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Deciduous Shrubs

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree

E= Erosion Control

F = Human Food

H = Habitat/Food Wildlife

N = Native

T = Timber/Wood


 

Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

Conservation practices: H

Soil: Well drained, moist

Growth rate: Moderate

Sun: Full to Partial

Description: A multi- stemmed, upright shrub, that typically grows to 8-12’.  Light purple/pink clusters of flowers appear in late spring. This plant is typically deer resistant.

Uses: Can be used as an ornamental, great for borders , hedges and screens.

Fact Sheet

USDA Plant Guide


Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)

Conservation Practices: H, N, E

Soil: Wide Tolerance

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun: Full to Partial

Description: Forms a large erect shrub, maturing to 5-10′. Grows well in poor soils and tough conditions, including stream banks. Creates a natural screen and provides erosion control. Great for wildlife.

Uses: Creates a natural screen, may be used to provide an outside row in windbreaks and provides erosion control. Great for wildlife.

Fact Sheet

USDA Plant Guide


 


Redosier Dogwood (Cornus stolinifera)

Conservation practices: H, N, E

Soil: Wide tolerance

Growth rate: Fast

Sun: Full to Partial

Description: Forms a small to medium sized multi-stemmed shrub. It has a red stem and white clustering that mature in late summer-fall. It grows best in wet or swampy conditions. It is also a great structure for holding soil on slopped areas.

Uses: Good for streambank protection and wildlife habitat and also can be an ornamental or border plant.

Fact Sheet

USDA Plant Guide


 


Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Conservation practices: H

Soil: Moist to wide tolerance

Growth rate: Slow to Moderate

Sun: Full to Partial

Description: Forms a dense (12-15) shrub with arching multi-stemmed branches. Woody, brown capsule fruit mature in late summer and bright yellow flowers emerge mid to late fall.

Fact Sheet

USDA Plant Guide

 


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